Finding the Third Proportional to 226,437.75 and 488,346.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,437.75 and 488,346.75 is: 1,053,192.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,437.75 : 488,346.75 = 488,346.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,437.75/488,346.75 = 488,346.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,437.75x = 488,346.75 × 488,346.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,437.75x = 238,482,548,235.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,482,548,235.56/226,437.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,053,192.54
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